Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to use basic drawing techniques to produce creative work.

This course is delivered concurrently with-

VART5904 Assist in the Development of Textile Designs LMTTD4009A VART6339C Produce Drawings to Communicate Ideas CUVCD301A

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills

Element:

1. Prepare drawing resources

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and obtain drawing tools, equipment and materials
1.2 Prepare tools, equipment and materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people

Element:

2. Use and test drawing techniques

Performance Criteria:

2.1 View a range of drawings in different styles and discuss with others how effects are achieved
2.2 Match potential techniques to the ideas for the work with the assistance of key people
2.3 Test nominated techniques to determine the effects they achieve
2.4 Safely use selected techniques to produce drawings
2.5 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible
2.6 Clean and store tools, equipment and materials according to safety requirements and specific needs of different items

Element:

3. Make plans to develop skills

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Seek feedback on drawing work from key people
3.2 Respond positively to feedback and identify key areas for improvement
3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

This s a studio based course. On completion you will be able to;

• produce drawings where the techniques and materials support the ideas for the work • apply knowledge of drawing tools, equipment and materials.

Paint up and rendering Quality and specifications. Presentation techniques

Preparation for presentations

23

15

Presentation to Panel and Peers and Industry panel

Botanica Part A and B Final Submissions

Due 8am Wednesday 18th May

30

16

Students to collect submissions Individual Feedback Sessions by appointment

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

These tools will be used in several courses.

Set of lead pencils; H, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B

Black fine liner pens; 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm

Black permanent marker

Eraser

Glue stick

30 cm steel ruler and plastic set square

Sharp Scissors

Cutting knife with replaceable blades

A selection of papers for drawing A3 Cartridge Sketch Book

Variety of paint brushes, round size; 00, 1, 3, 6, 10. You will also find chisel brushes useful. Acrylic brushes available in local $2 shops are quite satisfactory. Pure Sable brushes are expensive, but one or two can be a good investment.

Set of gouache paints* See information provided in design class.

Visual Diary (A4 or A3 is recommended)

Technical notebooks / folders – teachers will advise you will need one for each practical class.

Pen and paper/notebook/digital alternative, for writing notes

Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.

Assessement tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:

Workbook , design journal or visual diary and folio of drawings

Problem solving exersices and design briefs

Indvidual and group presentations

Observational checklists.

Assessment Tasks

To achieve competency you must successfully complete all assessment tasks. You will be provided with detailed project briefs which are also available on Blackboard C4218

Project 1 Botanica A3 Drawing Folio Graded

Part A CA / NYC A3 Drawing Folio Feedback Week 8 and 9

Part B Graded Due Week 15

Observational Checklist CA / NYC Due Week 9

Assessment Matrix

Element

Project 1

Observational Checklist

Prepare drawing resources

x

x

Use and test drawing techniques

x

x

Make plans to develop skills

x

Other Information

Cover Sheet for Submissions You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher/tutor/lecturer on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT :

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :

Penalties for late assessment Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows: - Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark - Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work - Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark - Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty - Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.